Mgr Sales (H06) - IHG : Job Details

Actively prospect and qualify new businessMonitor and handle inquiry calls and emailsProvide client proposals in accordance with established departmental policies and proceduresProduce and/or review all sales contracts, rate agreements and banquet event ordersArrange and conduct special events, site inspections, and off-site presentations for potential clientsMeet or exceed monthly and quarterly revenue and room night goalsProduce monthly sales-related reports and sales forecasts for segmentAttend and represent hotel at trade shows and conventions and/or participate in sales trips to key feeder marketsAdditional duties as assignedCreate banquet event orders (BEOs) and review with client to ensure details are accurate, distributed, and executed properly.Check function room set ups prior to guest arrival, ensuring all details are in agreement with client's requirements and hotels standards. Ensure deficiencies are corrected by appropriate personnel.Welcome group contact upon arrival at function and ensure guest satisfaction.As needed, assist the client in menu planning, food and beverage coordination, table arrangements, decorations, traffic flow, room set-up, group room blocks and VIP services, etc.Follow up with guests regularly during and after departure to ensure satisfaction and secure future bookings.Conduct hotel and banquet facility tours and entertain qualified clients in accordance with company and property policies.May perform other duties as assigned.REQUIRMENTS:Requirements include some College plus 1-2 years sales or marketing related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience and a related degree is preferred. Prior hotel sales experience is also preferred.You must be able to travel to attend workshops, tradeshows, conventions, etc. and may be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.BENEFITS:In return we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which includes healthcare support, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.So what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.IHG is an equal opportunity employer Minorities / Females / Disabled / VeteransDon't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.